May is over! Summer is almost here! The last month was all about hanging out with friends and family, recuperating from my month of travel in New York and Mexico, and getting ready for my upcoming travels to Europe. Needless…
5 of the Greatest Hostels in Europe
You know by now I love a good design hotel. As you might imagine, I have a pretty big soft spot for design hostels, too. A beautiful hotel is where you stay when you want some time to yourself and a…
6 Online Marketplaces to List Your Freelance Services
“…but how do I find freelance work? I don’t have a clue where to begin.” This is one of the sentiments I hear most often from readers. They want to dive into freelancing as a way to support or transition into…
Essential Experiences for Any New York City First-Timer
I’ll always remember my first trip to New York City. I was 16 years old and visiting as a part of the Global Young Leaders Conference, a Model UN-like gathering of students from all over the world. We didn’t explore the…
Discovering Williamsburg Like a Local
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, despite its widespread reputation as a happening hipster hangout, had always eluded me. I’m no hipster (then again, what does that word even mean anymore?) but I do love a good craft beer, a good rooftop with a view,…
Why Everyone You Know is Ditching the 9-5
Something amazing is happening lately. Have you noticed? Everyone around you is ditching the traditional workplace, waving farewell to a rigid 9-5 schedule, and taking their employment and their future into their own hands. Okay, not everyone. But a lot…
Farewell, Friday Snapshots: The Evolution of a Series
Greetings from Peshastin, Washington and a very happy (and sunny) Friday, friends! Hopefully, you’ve noticed the big change that took place this week–my site moved permanently to this new URL, and the name changed accordingly. I’m no longer the mochilera…
The Marcel at Gramercy: Style and Convenience in the Heart of Manhattan
My recent visit to New York City was much different from my last one a few years ago in a couple of really important ways. I wasn’t traveling alone, for one, and I was working a lot more. I wanted…
Welcome to The Sweetest Way!
Hey there! I’m so happy you’re here. Today is a significant moment in the history of this blog, but it wouldn’t mean a thing if I had no one to share it with. Something rather important about this blog has…
Stay Safe on the Go with the Allianz TravelSmart App
You might not know it from looking at me, but I’m actually a terribly unorganized traveler. I KNOW. Shocking, but true. I’m also not really the type to be overly prepared, hauling with me everything and the kitchen sink. Finally,…
